Opened not decanted. 2nd bottle of the night after the 09 Freeman Akikko Cuvée. No sign of aging or fatigue; dark fresh fruit with a rich mouthfeel; ends with a full fruit finish. Good to Very Good.
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Popped and poured. Didn't need the decant for youthfulness nor is it aged enough to warrant a sediment separation.
Wine is a dark, rich crimson. Not particularly bright. Almost opaque.
On nose, BH had it right - cherry cola, strawberries, baking spices.
On palate, wine is sound. Strong strawberries (wife: "this is like strawberry spa water"), rich, thick mouthfeel. Good acidity holds it up. Tannins are manageable. Clean finish.
Overall, this is a well made wine but not our cup of tea. Bet it goes great with barbecue!
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11/23/2023 - VinCA wrote:
Thanksgiving, 2023. Dark cherry fruit, complex aroma, med-long, well balanced finish.
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9/1/2023 - tanglenet wrote:
Opened not decanted. 2nd bottle of the night after the 09 Freeman Akikko Cuvée. No sign of aging or fatigue; dark fresh fruit with a rich mouthfeel; ends with a full fruit finish. Good to Very Good.
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6/7/2020 - tak4 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Popped and poured. Didn't need the decant for youthfulness nor is it aged enough to warrant a sediment separation.
Wine is a dark, rich crimson. Not particularly bright. Almost opaque.
On nose, BH had it right - cherry cola, strawberries, baking spices.
On palate, wine is sound. Strong strawberries (wife: "this is like strawberry spa water"), rich, thick mouthfeel. Good acidity holds it up. Tannins are manageable. Clean finish.
Overall, this is a well made wine but not our cup of tea. Bet it goes great with barbecue!
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7/25/2019 - TonyCanova wrote: 90 Points
This needs to be drinknin next year
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7/14/2019 - Doctor Koulodare Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent SLH Pinot Noir, with dark berry and herbal notes, intense, but supple.
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